France: Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market 2024

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market Size in France

After two years of decline, the French fluorescent brightening agents market increased by 2.3% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Exports

Exports from France

For the fifth consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents, which increased by 18% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 325%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 310% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorescent brightening agents exports from France, together comprising 81% of total exports. Switzerland, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +93.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fluorescent brightening agents exported from France were Italy ($X), Romania ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising 73% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +97.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fluorescent brightening agents export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents increased by 1.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluorescent brightening agents imports to France, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest fluorescent brightening agents suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fluorescent brightening agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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